"After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the East came to Jerusalem and asked, 'Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star when it rose and have come to worship Him.'"
-Matthew 2:1-2
We Three Kings - Michael W. Smith
This is another one of those fun Christmas songs that everybody know. Another one that without it, my list would not be complete.
"When the angels had left them and gone into Heaven, the shepherds said to one another, 'Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.'"
Luke 2:15
Go Tell It On The Mountain - Steven Curtis Chapman
Having my own experience with adoption, this song is very close to me and my family's heart. It describes exactly what our family went through waiting all those years to get Shaelyn. Each Christmas saying, "maybe next year we will have 'our little girl.'" And then, the Christmas we finally had her with us, felt like our family was complete.
"And Mary said: 'My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for He has been mindful of the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed for the Mighty One has done great things for me - holy is His name.'"
-Luke 1:46-49
Virgin's Lullaby - Nativity Voices
This song is from the Polar Express, which is one of my favorite Christmas movies (mainly due to the soundtrack from it); which is why I like this song a lot. It is also another song with a great balance of two voices.
"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'"
-Luke 2:8
"On coming to the house, they saw the child with His mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh."
-Matthew 2:10-11
The First Noel - Josh Groban feat. Faith Hill
Other than this being a Christmas song, I don't really have a particular reason for liking it. This is just one of those very popular Christmas songs that has to be included in my list of songs because it wouldn't be complete without it.
Have Yourself A Very Little Christmas - Joe Nichols
"This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him."
-1 John 4:9
Christmas Is All In The Heart - Steven Curtis Chapman
I like this song because it's a reminder to all of those who don't feel the "magic" of Christmas anymore; they don't have that sparkle in their eye. This song reminds us to feel Christmas like we did when we were kids. Waking up bright & early Christmas morning (or, Christmas Eve for some folks), tearing into the presents, hearing "Wow!" and "Oh, COOL!" all throughout the living room, etc. Christmastime is a time for all of us to feel like kids, (how does that song go? "kids...from 1 to 92). Even if you think you're "too mature" to not be excited, we all know how you are feeling on the inside when you open that perfect gift. So let it out, scream, shout, be happy and cheerful, "Joy to the World!", act like a little kid all throughout the season; it makes for a much brighter, happier, and magical Christmastime!
"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins."
-Matthew 1:21
O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Casting Crowns
This is another one of those songs that I don't particularly like, except for this version. Andrea Bocelli has a beautiful voice, and the Muppets add some fun to the song.
